Authorities haven’t said whether the wave of school threats are related, but experts say these intentional false reports can have serious consequences
Author: Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY
Hurricane Earl forms as second hurricane of the 2022 season; headed toward Bermuda
Hurricane Earl formed in the Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center said Friday evening. It is expected to be a major hurricane by Friday.
New law bans guns from Times Square and other ‘sensitive’ spots. Here’s what to know.
Times Square is one of a slew of new “sensitive” locations where guns are banned by the New York law going into effect Thursday.
84% of parents learned more about their kids’ education during COVID pandemic, study says
Schooling during the coronavirus pandemic forced parents to take a hard look at how their children were being educated, a new study finds.
Russians outraged after Moscow car bombing kills daughter of ‘Putin’s brain’: Aug. 21 recap
Angry Russians called for attacks on Ukrainian government buildings after the death of a prominent Putin ally in a car bombing.
Woman dies after 100-foot fall on hike in Columbia River Gorge near Portland
A woman who was hiking with friends near Multnomah Falls in Oregon died after falling about 100 feet, officials said.
Texas school district pulls over 40 books, including the Bible, from shelves amid review
Parents, politicians and community members have been challenging books around the country at higher rates in recent years.
‘All lost’: Pennsylvania firefighter battles house fire that kills 10, including his own relatives
A firefighter who responded to the scene said the victims of the fire were his family members. “We couldn’t get in,” he said.
4 critically injured in lightning strike near White House, officials say
Lightning struck just before 7 p.m. on Thursday in Lafayette Park, near the White House. Officials said four people had life-threatening injuries.
COVID at-home tests are free through your insurance. Here’s how to get them.
Most insurance companies have been required to cover the cost of up to eight at-home COVID tests per person since January. Here’s how to get them.